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Old 09-03-2008, 03:39 PM
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found this in my backyard about 5 inches under. a rusty lock with a lockpad still on it.

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Old 09-03-2008, 05:07 PM
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You're right...it IS kinda phunny.

The really sad thing is that the guy is still looking for the key.

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Old 09-03-2008, 06:21 PM
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Neat, and unusual find... RickO
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Old 09-05-2008, 09:21 PM
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I usually find the keys, not the locks

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Old 09-06-2008, 12:24 PM
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i guess the lock worked but the latch didnt

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Old 09-06-2008, 02:43 PM
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I'll bet there was a shed in the backyard at one time.
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Old 09-06-2008, 09:14 PM
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another thing too though, corning had a HUGE flood in 1972, so this could have come from anywhere really
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Keep digging, maybe you'll find the treasure chest if came from.

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